Hammer question for 6.5 Sherman Max

[Northkill]

Rifle in question: 6.5 Sherman Max with a 7.5tw 5R 24"
You guys with experience with AH & HH's, can you tell me what I can expect for a velocity differential between the 129 AH and the 131 HH for this cartridge? The AH's have a lower BC, but if the velocity gain overcomes or surpasses any HH advantage in BC's, then it seems the way to go.
How finicky are they to get to shoot good? Any recommended powder and weight to start from? Maybe the data is on here somewhere and I just don't know where to look.

 

[Idaho Trecker]

Check @GLTaylor and his compilation of data. I believe he personally has one also.

Absolute Hammer load data

I think this will work. @GLTaylor has been compiling load data from folks working up loads with the new Absolute Hammer bullets. Thanks to him for his hard work. I figured I would post it in a place where guys can find it more easily. If my link doesn't work then George can put his link in here.

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[Northkill]

Much appreciated Idaho Trecker. I'll give it a look.

 

[ButterBean]

It's gonna be trucking

 

[Northkill]

It's gonna be trucking

Yeah me thinks so too. What I was really after is what ya think of the AH vs the HH for this cartridge. Any thoughts on that? The load sheet linked above is for the AH's and doesn't give me comparison data.

 

[lancetkenyon]

I have tried both the 129 AH and 131 HH in my 26" & 20" 6.5SSs.
131s over RL23 @ 3234 (26") or 3130 (20")
129s over H4350 @ 3385 (26") or 3230 (20")

These are max loads, and not where I am running them.

They both shoot EXTREMELY accurately, as have every Hammer load I have worked up, regardless of weight or caliber.

 

[Reemty J]

Lance, thank you for always helping everyone, you are one of the many gallant gracious people on this site, GOD bless you !

 

[cjl2010]

Lance, thank you for always helping everyone, you are one of the many gallant gracious people on this site, GOD bless you !

Please don't make his head swell up!!

 

[Reemty J]

I am sure his pretty hunting partner has that covered….

 

[cjl2010]

I am sure his pretty hunting partner has that covered….

Taylor is the shiz

 

[Reemty J]

Photos say they enjoy a lot of fun together, pretty cool!

 

[lancetkenyon]

Please don't make his head swell up!!

Too late!
Thanks guys. Taylor is an awesome hunting partner. She is growing up way too fast.

 

[Reemty J]

Have three daughters all hunters, bobcat, deer, elk, gophers, pigeons, trap and antelope. Enjoy your gift from HIM while she is growing up.

 

[Northkill]

I have tried both the 129 AH and 131 HH in my 26" & 20" 6.5SSs.
131s over RL23 @ 3234 (26") or 3130 (20")
129s over H4350 @ 3385 (26") or 3230 (20")

These are max loads, and not where I am running them.

They both shoot EXTREMELY accurately, as have every Hammer load I have worked up, regardless of weight or caliber.

Thanks. I really appreciate that data. Gives me a base to work from.